Museum Educator (Part-Time) — Lead Architecture Education for Youth

National-Building-Museum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time + half for recognized holidays

403 (b) plan with match

Museum Shop discounts

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The National Building Museum in Washington, DC is seeking part-time Museum Educators to deliver school field trips, Girl Scout programs, birthday parties, family drop-in programs, summer camp and festivals. Under the Manager of School and Family Programs, educators will facilitate a range of education programs, stay organized, and collaborate with colleagues.

The position requires 23 hours per week, weekend availability, and a schedule that may shift to full-time during Summer 2027 for summer

Qualifications

• Previous experience facilitating activities for children is required (experience in program delivery within a museum or gallery setting preferred).
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with groups in a public setting while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to adapt quickly and think creatively.

Responsibilities

• Presents high-quality education and engagement programming and effectively manages instructional materials.
• Uses knowledge of the principles, and practices pertaining to museum education and interpretive practices, hands-on, inquiry-driven, and mission-driven learning experiences.
• Works alongside other Museum Educators to clean and maintain educational spaces.
• Effectively applies organizational and problem-solving skills.
• When time allows, assists with updating programs based on visitor feedback, changing curriculum, and exhibition development schedule.
• Attend all training and learn new lesson content as needed.
• Able to answer visitors’ questions about the museum’s content, history and calendar while on the floor at the museum.
• Willing to lend support to all department programs as needed.

Skills

Experience facilitating activities for

Collaborative work

Creative thinking

Public setting professionalism

Education

Degree in Education, History, Architectural Studies, Museum Studies, or related field

Job description

The National Building Museum in Washington, DC is seeking part-time Museum Educators to deliver school field trips, Girl Scout programs, birthday parties, family drop-in programs, summer camp and festivals. Under the Manager of School and Family Programs, educators will facilitate a range of education programs, stay organized, and collaborate with colleagues.

The position requires 23 hours per week, weekend availability, and a schedule that may shift to full-time during Summer 2027 for summer